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On Gemini 10, Michael Collins and John Young used a color patch kit to give scientists a known set of colors to compare with those seen in space. This pole attached to a square piece of metal with a set of four colors. The patches could be photographed to determine if the camera or anything in space changed color perception. The actual experiment used in space did not return and the Museum's collection includes two back-up units, of which this is one.

NASA transferred this experiment to the Museum in 1976.

 Display Status

This object is on display in James S. McDonnell Space Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type EQUIPMENT-Photographic Manufacturer NASA Manned Spacecraft Center
 Dimensions Overall: 1.91 x 92.23cm (3/4in. x 3ft 5/16in.)
 Materials metal, elastic
 Inventory Number A19761794006 Credit Line Transferred from NASA Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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